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When is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated?
On the 17th of March
Who was Saint Patrick? a) A king of Ireland who conquered a lot of territories b) An Irish missionary who Christianized Ireland c) A leprechaun who hid a pot of gold d) A pirate who arrived in Ireland in the 5th century
b) An Irish missionary who Christianized Ireland
Which of the following bands are Irish? a) The Cranberries b) The Beatles c) Coldplay d) One Direction
a) The Cranberries
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. True or False?
True
What is the capital of Southern Ireland?
Dublin
What are the two main languages spoken in Ireland?
English and Irish
What is the most typical ingredient in Irish recipes? a) Onion b) Pepper c) Potato d) Tomato
c) Potato
Who is Guinness beer named after? a) a former Irish President b) a former Irish Queen c) its creator d) its dark colour
c) its creator
The green colour in the Irish flag represent peace. True or False?
False
Leprechauns put a pot of shamrocks at the end of the rainbow? True or False?
False
Which of the following is a typical Irish dish? a) Colcannon b) Pork pie c) Polenta d) Fried chicken and waffles
a) Colcannon
Give the name of an important Irish writer
James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, W.B. Yeats, etc
What is the national Irish sport? a) Baseball b) Rugby c) Hockey d) Hurling
d) Hurling
Does the orange colour in the flag represent Protestants or Catholics?
Protestants
What did Saint Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?
a three-leave shamrock
Which of the following is a famous actor? a) Brad Pitt b) Pierce Brosnan c) Leonardo DiCaprio d) Robert Pattinson
b) Pierce Brosnan
